Urgent Help Needed: Canadian Whiskey

I am going out of town this coming weekend (8/11) to visit a good friend. I'm looking for suggestion for a good whiskey to take to him. He is a big fan of Crown Royale. I've tried in the past, without success (too sweet), to interest him in some top shelf bourbons. Does anyone have suggestions for a rye or other high-end pour that would be a good transition from his usual Crown?

John B

"Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at all seasons… that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals."

There is the higher-end Crown Royals - Limited Edition and Special Reserve come to mind. Also another limited bottling I saw in Malt Advocate magazine with whisky coming from the old Waterloo plant (I didn't know there was a distillery in Waterloo).

As for transitional drams, I'd go with Wiser's 18yr cdn whisky (very oaky for cdn whisky) or Makers Mark as a light bourbon.

If you want to chance sticking with Crown Royal, go with the Crown Royal Limited. It can be purchased in Canada for about $25-$35 a bottle. If you are looking for something tasty yet light and smooth finishing, the Centennial 10yr Limited Edition is your match. It runs at about $22-$29 per bottle
Alternatively, if you are looking for something that is just the right mix of malt and sweet, but not overpowering, try the Century Reserve 13yr, my personal favorite!